Smoking is now banned on Middletown’s town beaches. That makes nine towns and cities – out of 39 – that have passed ordinances to ban smoking on local…
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Narragansett Beach Reopens Following Mysterious Blast
Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett has reopened following a blast that occurred over the weekend. The event injured a 60-year beach goer, who has thrown…
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Rhode Islander Jared Donaldson, 18, Headlines Opening Day At the Hall Of Fame Tennis Championships
Tennis Week in Newport begins in earnest on Monday with first-round matches of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at the Newport Casino. The only men…
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Get Your Summer Read On
Summer in Rhode Island means time to grab a book and sink your toes into the sand, or head out to the nearest lawn chair. For a few summer reading tips,…
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Independence Day Celebrations Around Rhode Island
Fireworks and Events (By Date) THURSDAY JULY 2ND North Kingstown: July 2nd Town Beach, Beach St @ 8:45 p.m. Pawtucket: July 2nd McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue @ 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY JULY 3RD Block Island: July 3rd Town Beach, 7 Corn Neck Rd @ 9 p.m. Bristol: July 3rd Independence Park, [1-32] Thames St @ […]
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Dangerous Rip Currents At Area Beaches Left Over From Stormy Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a warning about dangerously strong rip-currents, also known as undertows. The hazardous surf is a leftover from…
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Newport City Council OKs Smoking Ban On City Beaches
The Newport City Council has banned smoking on all public beaches. The ban also includes Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and other public walkways. It takes…
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DEM Workload Grows, Staffing Declines
Over the years, the state has slashed budgets across all government agencies, including the Department of Environmental Management. This agency, tasked…
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Providence Dreams Big With Major Arts Festival
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is embarking on his first major arts and tourism initiative since taking office in January. The first annual Providence…
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Portions Of Charleston Waterfront Closed To Protect Endangered Piping Plovers
The Department of Environmental Management has announced the closure of two areas in Charlestown; trails through East Beach and Ninigret Conservation…
